Horse Health Matters®
Horse First Aid for Sudden-Onset Illness
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 13:01
Viruses, colic, poisonings, adverse drug reactions, hemorrhages, and heart arrhythmias strike horses without warning. Read to learn what you need to know and do …
Equine Fitness and Physiology
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 15:56
Learn about the five major physiological systems of your horse that will strengthen as a result of physical conditioning and how that will contribute to its …
Your Horse's Coat Tells Tales
by Flossie Sellers
April 15, 2017 18:27
Learn how your horse's hair coat is indicative of not only the time of year, but its age and the state of its health …
Eight Tips to a Better Summer for Your Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 21, 2017 16:27
Read these 8 tips to learn about keeping horses comfortable and healthy during hot summer weather …
Tip of the Day
Horses between the age of 2-1/2 and 4-1/2 should have their teeth checked frequently (every 2 or 3 months). "Baby" teeth that are not properly shed (called caps) may cause impacted teeth.
How to do a fecal wash
by Mark Sellers
April 20, 2017 13:32
Colic due to sand ingestion is a serious problem in some areas of the country. The best way to learn if your horse is ingesting sand is to do a fecal wash. …
What is the best type of hoof trimming …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 13:50
Is their one horse hoof trim that is better than another. Doug Butler, a Certified Journeyman Farrier and Ph.D. offers this advice based on years of working …
What are dropped soles and can they be fixed …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 14:10
Big horses, small feet. An increasingly problem with horses that are not bred for good foot health. Dropped soles can result. Here is an expert farriers view on …
Diagnosing Equine Lameness - Nerve Block Basics
by Christy Corp-Minamiji
May 2, 2017 16:15
Lameness is a fact of life for horse owners. Read about the different ways of assessing lameness, including nerve blocks, and learn how they can be applied for …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Cinch
A wide flat girth commonly made of mohair, or synthetic fibers that is used with a latigo strap to secure a western saddle to the back of the horse
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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